Local Happenings Note Candidate Notices and Visits
In Oxford and Lafayette County a parade of names and moves fills the social page. Candidates paying their dues are assured equal treatment while residents like Mrs. Marie Garner Simpson and Miss Lessie Buford travel or host, and local events include church programs, organ recital plans, and the Oxford Globe sale turning to new management.
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Lessie Buford
Oxford
Aubrey Buford
College Hill
Local notes and assorted items from Lafayette county
The item catalog covers the Western Union office move to Sultan’s new building near the public square, a lost flat trunk key at Archibald residence, tall Miss Maggie Murphy from New Orleans measuring 5 feet 2 inches, livestock illnesses including five horse losses from blind staggers, legal notices and professional promotions, praise for the current Lafayette county Board of Supervisors, and a town speaker urging investment in Mississippi land as safer than western ventures.
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Archibald
University Avenue
Skinner
Maggie Murphy
New Orleans
Jackson Square
D. G. Carpenter
D. I. Sultan
Board of Supervisors
LaFayette County
Rooms for Rent Near University
Three unfurnished rooms available suitable for light housekeeping or student use. Convenient on street near the University. Apply at this office.
Notice on Heirs of John Cato Brewer
W V Sullivan invites heirs of John Cato Brewer to contact his office. He mentions the marriage of Brewer to Miss M I Taylor and indicates important information may be learned by calling or visiting the office.
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John Cato Brewer
M. I.taylor
W. V. Sullivan
Mules Offered by BoGarp LoGan & Co in Oxford
A classified notice from Oxford Mississippi dated January 14 1903 advertises three to six year old mules available from BoGarp LoGan & Co with location details.
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BoGarp, LoGan & Co
Oxford
Miss
Notice of plumbing contract by Wa Lyon
Wa Lyon states on December 16 1902 that Stanfield Taylor is under contract to perform plumbing exclusively for him. The notice addresses all parties involved and asserts the binding agreement.
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Stanfield Taylor
W. Lyon
For Sale and Rent Notice in Oxford Miss
Mammoth bronze turkeys and Bar red Plymouth Rock chickens for sale fems three dollars cockrels one dollar Breeding stock. Also for rent land ten miles northwest of Oxford. Apply to Mrs Jennie Standifer Oxford Mississippi.
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Land
Oxford
Jennie Standifer
C Hughes seeks La Fayette Chancery Clerk seat
C Hughes of Tula announces candidacy for Chancery Clerk of La Fayette County. A respected educator and former principal of Tula Business College, he seeks supporters in the upcoming race.
Enlarged Picture Service At Home In New Albany
Advertises life size Crayon Picture at 1.50 with safe return and home processing. Encourages writing for prices and mentions TeExAs Photo Co. J. W. Blaylock, proprietor, New Albany, Mississippi. Also promotes subscribing to THE EAGLE.
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Chicago
TeExAs Photo Co
J. W. Blaylock
New Albany
Miss
Solo Organist At Five Expositions And Bequests
A mississippi bank letter dated January 20 1903 from W D Porter cashier of Merchants & Farmers Bank Oxworp Mississippi encloses a fifty dollar exchange for Beauvoir Bund to aid old soldiers in a new home. The message mentions Judge B T Kimbrough and President of the bank and requests liberal donation.
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Oxworp
Miss
Lizzik
Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Qurry Richmond
Mrs Elizabeth Qurry Richmond widow of Dr W C Richmond died at her home nine miles northeast of Oxford Sunday night after years of ill health. A Tennessee native who lived in LaFayette County over 30 years she was a devout Presbyterian. She leaves four daughters and one son. Interment followed beside her husband in St Peters Cemetery Tuesday at 1 pm with Rev J M Kimmons officiating.
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Elizabeth Qurry Richmond
W.C. Richmond
Oxford
Richmond
Tennessee
LaFayette County
Presbyterian Church
St. Peter's
J. M. Kimmons
Announcement for County Superintendent candidate Prof. T. M. Anderson
The paper notes Prof. T. M. Anderson of Llarmon town as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education. Known across LaFayette County as upright and competent, he served two years as a county examiner with satisfactory performance, and many supporters are expected to back his bid.
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Tom. Anderson
Lafayette County
T. M. Anderson
Llarmontown
Anderson
E H Parks as Sheriff Candidate in Lafayette County
Notice announces Mr. E H Parks as a candidate for sheriff of Lafayette county. He is the current Magistrate of Beat 4, praised for service, described as a veteran of the Civil War, conscientious, and a Christian gentleman, asking voters for support to become a good officer.
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E. H. Parks
Lafayette County
Parks
Beat 4
Celebrated organist Baldwin to give Baptist Church recital
Dr Minor QC Baldwin renowned American organist will perform an Organ Recital at the Baptist Church on Monday night February 2 under the Baptist Young People's Union. He has appeared in major eastern and southern cities, earning universal praise for mastery and artistry. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Dr Minor Baldwin
the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Baldwin
Minor QC
Baldwin
United States
Baptist Young People’s Union
Knight Seeks Beat One Supervisor Seat
M. M. Knight declares candidacy for Supervisor from Beat No. 1 and is described as a respected Oxford resident of 20 years. Friends praise his capability, integrity, public spirit, and potential to serve as an efficient, conscientious official. Also notes local patent medicines for sale.
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Mr. Knight
Beat No. 1
Knight
Oxford
Wrought Iron Range Co Exhibits Strength in Forest Visit
Lee and eight men of the Wrought Iron Range Co enter Forest with Comfort Steel Ranges to promote sales. They report seven carloads sold, praise sober conduct, and note high awards for Comfort Steel Ranges at major expositions including Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco, St. Louis, Toronto, and Montgomery.
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Lee
Qaariers
Forest
Kosciuskind
Ferest
Moresi
Iself
Wrought-Iron Range Co
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
The
Agricultural and Mechanical Association
St. Louis
Toronto
Canada
Montgomery
Ala
Columbus
Scoth County Register
Announcement of J. O. Ramey for Chancery Clerk
The notice names J. O. Ramey as a candidate for Chancery Clerk of LaFayette County. Born near Oxford and long-time resident, he is described as honorable trustworthy obliging and a modern business man with years of deputy experience in the office. Support from his friends is anticipated across the county.
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C. Hughes
Tula
The
EAGLE
LaFayette County
Hughes
Muny
J. O. Ramey
Chancery
Ramey
Snd
Oxford
Fifth Lyceum Entertainment at University Chapel
The Wilson-Frye Company will present the fifth Lyceum program next Friday evening January 23 at the University chapel. Miss Wilson and Mr. Frye are skilled entertainers offering costume and character sketches. Additional chairs will be set in the aisle to accommodate expected Oxford attendees. Admission 50 cents. Seale & Robertson, managers.
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University Lyceum
Wilson—Frye
University Chapel
Samuels Seeks Lafayette County Treasurer Post
Prof T F Samuels of Splinter and former Piera Public School principal announces his candidacy for Lafayette County Treasurer. He is described as a leading educator and trusted, affable, and capable in prior duties.
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T. F. Samuels
Piera
Lafayette County
Samuels
Lie
Memphis Scimitar Promises Superb News Service
The Scimitar unveils new quarters with modern equipment and 450 special correspondents across six states. It claims market reports ahead of rivals, 300 agents, and plans for new town coverage. Housewarming Edition upcoming. subscriptions 50 cents monthly to $3 annually.
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Scimitar
South
The
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims Fast Healing Reach
Millions find comfort with Bucklen's Arnica Salve it relieves burns scalds outs and bruises speeds ulcer and fever sore healing heals chapped lips salt rheum oils and felons removes corns and warts available for 20 cents at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Earth
Farewell to old ex slaves and a life long memory
A. M. Robertson writes from Lewisburg Arkansas reflecting on Neilson McKee and the old enslaved community. He recalls plantation life, narrow escapes from patrollers, and the kindness of masters. He hopes for reunion on the happy shore and laments the fading generation as ex slaves pass away.
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Lew Lewisburg
Ark
Day
EaGur
Neilson Mckee
Butua Bay
Gaurky
Nelse McKee
Marster
New Orleans
South
A. M. Robertson
Meals for a Day department offers daily menus
The Chicago Record-Herald invites housewives to submit three daily meals with receipts for its Meals for a Day feature. Prizes are awarded to the best menus received, with details available at the newspaper offices.
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Chicago Record-ltecord
Record-Herald
Chicago Record-Herald
New Repair Shop Opens in Town by Peacock
J. R. Peacock opens a repair shop on the north side of the square next to Matthews' Livery Stable offering shoe and harness repairs with sewing work a specialty and all work guaranteed.
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Square
Matthews
J. R. Peacock
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W B M’ Mahon
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